Travel pharmacy
Thanks to a well-developed medical infrastructure, medicines and medical care are available on site. Nevertheless, you should carry with you all the medicines you need to take regularly for the duration of your stay. Anti-tick products such as Bayticol and mosquito repellents to protect against tick fever and malaria are necessary. Choose products that can […]
Vaccine prophylaxis
In principle, you should be examined by your family doctor or a specialist in tropical medicine before leaving for South Africa and seek advice on the measures to be taken. In addition to the important prophylaxis against malaria, the following preventive vaccines are recommended. Hepatitis A and B, polio, typhoid, diphtheria and tetanus. Il n’y […]
Health advice
In South Africa, there is a risk of contracting malaria, especially during the rainy season from December to March. The areas at risk are mainly the eastern regions of KwaZulu-Natal and the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, home to popular tourist destinations such as wildlife reserves and the Kruger National Park. To protect yourself against […]
Paying with cash
For your trip to South Africa, it is advisable to take some cash with you in addition to your credit card. If you don’t exchange euros until you arrive in your destination country, you can take advantage of exchange rates there that are often much more advantageous. Official bureaux de change can be found in […]
Finance and currencies
South Africa’s national currency is the rand, abbreviated to R. There are notes of 10, 50, 100 and 200 rand and coins of 5, 2 and 1 rand. In addition, 50, 10 and 5 euro cent coins are in circulation. Pay with a credit card – If the regular exchange of cash is too complicated […]
Visa requirement
Tourists from Germany, Switzerland or Austria do not need a visa for their holiday in South Africa. On entry, you will receive a “visitor’s visa”, which generally allows you to stay for up to 90 days. To obtain a “visitor’s visa”, you must meet the following conditions: You must hold a valid passport or a […]
Best time to travel
As South Africa lies south of the equator, the seasons are the opposite of those in Europe. For travellers from Central Europe, the climate is most pleasant during the periods from March to May and August to October. During these months, temperatures are mild, humidity is low and nights are relatively cool. UV radiation is […]
Conditions for entering the country
Make sure you comply with import and export conditions to ensure smooth entry and exit. On entry, you will only be allowed to pass through the “nothing to declare” barrier if you do not exceed the maximum value or quantity for the following items and goods: Maximum value of new and second-hand (personal) items: R3,000. […]
Lodging
The country has a wide range of accommodation. What is particularly striking is the fact that there is an extremely large number of exclusive and comfortable accommodations. You can choose from well-equipped lodges, larger hotels or so-called safari camps.
Security
Botswana has a very solid political system and is largely safe. In Botswana, it is not common for tourists to be begged, robbed or molested. Basically, you shouldn’t be afraid to mix with the locals. Botswana is fighting nepotism and corruption with an effective zero-tolerance policy. Crime is largely confined to credit card theft and […]